James
Ryan, MD

Personal Biography:

James Ryan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement surgery. His areas of interest and expertise include both primary and revision total hip and knee replacement, unicompartmental knee replacements, hip fractures and minimally invasive solutions to hip and knee replacements.

In many cases, he uses patient-specific customized surgical instruments for total knee replacements and computerized surgical navigation for total hip replacements. Learn more about the cutting-edge, custom fit Smith & Nephew VISIONAIRE knee replacement technology that Dr. Ryan uses at rediscoveryourgo.com.

Dr. Ryan also uses the VERILAST knee replacement system, which in a recent lab simulation study has shown to have the potential to last up to 30 years. Watch this video to learn more about this amazing new development.

He is personally committed to caring for his patients in a compassionate, professional and efficient manner while addressing each concern. He considers his ability to restore pain-free mobility and increased quality of life to his patients a blessing.

Dr. Ryan has published numerous research papers and authored several textbook chapters on hip and knee replacement. He is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, biking and camping. He is married to Michelle Ryan, MD, of Samaritan Rheumatology in Corvallis, Ore. Together they have two children and are delighted to call Corvallis their home.

Medical Education and Training:

Bachelor's degree: University of California San Diego
Medical degree: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Residency: University of California Davis
Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery
Board certification: Orthopedic surgery

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Specialty:

OrthopedicsOrthopedics is the medical specialty that treats deformities or functional impairments of the bones and joints and associated muscles and ligaments. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital conditions. More details...